Blank Picked as Clark Nat'l V-P of Operations

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - Dan Blank was been hired as corporate vice president of operations at Clark National, Inc., a broadline foodservice and paper jan/san specialist located here, its corporate office here announced.

In his position, Blank will be responsible for Clark's company-wide productivity in the warehouse and delivery areas; non-trade vendor relationships; safety and workers comp; and other areas. In addition, Clark's three broadline foodservice companies will report to Blank, who reports to Donald D. Hindman, president and ceo.

"Dan brings with him a wealth of experience from a 25-year career in distribution, including key executive positions with Core-Mark, International Multifoods, and Tri-Valley Growers. We are excited to have his operations expertise and look forward to increasing our distribution productivity through his leadership" said Hindman.

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